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Other Urban
790 km²
Spanning nearly 790 square kilometres, Other Urban is a spacious area with a population of 336,623 that has grown 11% since 2011. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 44, and nearly a quarter of the population are seniors. This older profile is reflected in a high number of people needing daily help and a strong presence of detached housing, creating a residential character that is more mature and settled than the national average.
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The area is noticeably older than the national average, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.6 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up 17.3% of the community.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 14.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.2% and 39.9% respectively.
English is the dominant language, with 88.9% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 5.6% of residents use another language, which is much lower than most similar areas.
A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, accounting for 50.6% of people. This figure is far above the national average and has risen 21 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 8.5 points since 2011 to reach 43.2%.
Typical weekly incomes are well below national figures, with the usual household earning $1,259. This is consistent with the fact that only 12.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. Mental health conditions and arthritis are among the most frequent reports.
Local residents are more likely to volunteer than most, with 19.4% doing so. There is also a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care, at 13.2%.
Many people live alone here, making up 30.9% of households, which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is just 2.3.
Detached houses are the norm for 85.5% of residents, and 80.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $240.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.2% of workers driving to work. Only 1.2% use public transport for their commute, and 6.6% work from home.
The area is relatively stable, with 37.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 9.1% since 2011.
About 55.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Most people are employed in health care, retail, or manufacturing.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 87.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 55.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.